Fox has named Diana Ruiz as its new executive vice president of experiences and design. Ruiz will report to Fox Entertainment and Fox Sports chief financial officer, Jeff Acosta. “With more than 20 years in the global events arena, Diana possesses considerable, proven creativity, discipline and operational excellence,” said Acosta. “Her unique skill set will…
‘Prom Pact’ Review: Disney’s Sweet, Sincere Teen Movie Is at the Top of Its Class
Few events loom larger in the minds of movie teenagers than prom. Dreams are realized, bullies are put in their place, girls are declared “all that.” Real life is rarely as dramatic, thankfully, but that doesn’t mean we should expect studios (and streamers) to stop trying to make the next “Pretty in Pink” or “10…
Oscar Winner Bob Yari, Marvin Peart Launch Production and Distribution Venture WonderHill
Veteran film producer Bob Yari (“Crash”) and music executive turned content maker Marvin Peart have formed WonderHill Studios, a film and production entity that will also offer independent theatrical distribtuion. Yari and Peat privately raised equity for the new company, for which they will serve as co-founders and co-CEOs. The label will also dabble in…
‘Night Agent’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
“The Night Agent” has earned a speedy Season 2 renewal at Netflix, Variety has learned. The action thriller series debuted on the streaming service less than a week ago, on March 23. It proved to be popular immediately, rocketing up to the top of Netflix’s weekly Top 10 chart with 168.71 million hours viewed. The…
As ‘General Hospital’ Turns 60, Cast Icons Discuss ‘Dangerously Crazy’ Peak Years, COVID Vaccines and How #MeToo Changed Everything
“General Hospital,” the longest running scripted show currently in production, turns 60 on April 1, and to commemorate that momentous occasion, Variety gathered five of its iconic stars together. Here, Genie Francis, Maurice Benard, Kin Shriner, Kristina Wagner and Tristan Rogers discuss the ABC’s soap opera’s loyal fandom, and reminisce about its heyday, when supercouple…
Sebastian Bear-McClard, Emily Ratajkowski’s Estranged Husband and ‘Uncut Gems’ Producer, Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple Women
In early 2016, producer Sebastian Bear-McClard reached out to a 17-year-old girl on Instagram — an overture that led to an informal meeting at a Soho loft. Not long after, he let the Safdie brothers know that he had found the perfect person to play a small role in their upcoming film, “Good Time.” The…
Sources: S. Florida expected to hire Abdur-Rahim
Amir Abdul-Rahim, who led Kennesaw State to its first NCAA tournament berth, is expected to be the new coach at South Florida, sources told ESPN.
‘NIL chaos’ targeted during Congressional hearing
A congressional hearing, amid calls for a federal law to regulate “NIL chaos,” discussed the ramifications of athletes being deemed school employees.
Sources: Ex-Stanford star Madsen to coach Cal
Cal is hiring former Stanford star and current Utah Valley coach Mark Madsen as its new coach, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Borzello.
The Best Ted Lasso Merch to Gift in 2023
Apple TV+ is keeping “Ted Lasso” fans well fed with the Emmy-winning show’s third season. Since hitting the streamer on March 16, fans realized that episodes were notably longer than previous seasons’ standard 30-minute run times, with the first three episodes ranging from 44 to 50 minutes. However, the season’s final episode set to air…